Definitions for pectorals

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pectorals pec·to·ral

Spelling: [pek-ter-uh l]

IPA: /ˈpɛk tər əl/

Pectorals is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 1119 anagrams from letters in pectorals (aceloprst).

Definitions for pectorals

noun

1. Anatomy. a pectoral part or organ, as a pectoral muscle.
2. pectoral fin.
3. something worn on the breast for ornament, protection, etc., as a breastplate.

adjective

1. of, in, on, or pertaining to the chest or breast; thoracic.
2. worn on the breast or chest.
3. proceeding from the heart or inner consciousness.
4. Speech. (of a vocal quality) appearing to come from resonance in the chest; full or deep.
5. of or for diseases of the lungs.

Origin of pectorals

1400-50; (noun) late Middle English Latin pectorāle, noun use of neuter of pectorālis of the breast (pector-, stem of pectus breast + -ālis -al¹); (adj.) Lat

Examples for pectorals

These qualities, combined with a slight astringency, have led to their use as pectorals, known as Sebestens.

Without a Cowell to roll her eyes at and slap on the pectorals, many wondered whether Paula's act would resonate.

Indeed, in man the region occupied by the pectorals is very broad; it is a wide surface turned directly forward.

pectorals, wild cherry preparations, etc., are cheaply made.

At one time, in another aquarium, I saw one belligerent capture the other by the pectorals.

The pectorals are also almost exclusively used when quietly rising in the water.

When swimming slowly it is chiefly by the use of the pectorals.

Baggy, pedestrian clothing hides their lean muscles; there are no perceptible rock-like calves, no prominent triceps or pectorals.

Here the affected muscles are the intercostals, and in some cases the pectorals as well.

The preparations of marshmallow have always been highly esteemed as pectorals by the vulgar.